Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027

Trail trail races at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 8 May 2026 include 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a six hour time limit. Entry fees include a £2 donation to the reserve and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Take on the classic Pinhaw fell race across the South West Pennines, 8 km (5 miles) with 213 m of climb and rewarding views. Entry is on the day via Earby Cricket Club for a modest fee and teams of three are welcome.

Enjoy a summer evening charity run through the scenic trails of Marbury Park. With 5k and 1k distances plus a BBQ and music, this event offers a complete family experience supporting The Stroke Association.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with 24 hours to complete. The route has GPS support, five aid stations, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Canicross at Dodd Wood on 9 May 2026 with two marked, chip timed loops and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K route with 370 m ascent or a 5K route with 210 m ascent; two dogs per runner are allowed on wide sections.

A Colne Valley challenge walk on 9 May 2026 from Marsden Parochial Hall offering 18, 23 and a full marathon 26.2 mile circular routes with mapped tracks, checkpoint support and limited entries.

Cottam Canter on 9 May 2026 is based at the UCLAN Sports Arena and uses a 5K loop along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. Distances from 5K to ultra are offered, with an ultra time limit of six hours.

Navigate through 19 miles of trails and 3000 feet of ascent to reach five local trig points. This self navigated event around Saddleworth includes sections of the Pennine Way and is open to both runners and walkers.

An unmarked 19 mile point to point route around five trig points in the South Pennines with 3000 feet of ascent. Navigation skills are required and food and drink are provided at roadside checkpoints.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Test your navigation and endurance on this 14 mile fell race from Downham. Discover the rugged cloughs and moorland of Pendle Hill with 4100 feet of climbing and technical terrain.

Experience a classic 14.5 km fell race starting and finishing at Rydal Hall in Ambleside. This clockwise horseshoe route features over 900 meters of elevation across the scenic Lakeland fells.

The Slieuwhallian will take place in Saint John's on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Cressbrook Crawl will take place in Cressbrook on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

A 5 kilometre (3 mile) in person mud run at My Life Legacy in Standish, featuring wooded trails, a real swamp and obstacles like cargo nets, mud pits and streams; Early Bird and standard ticket prices are listed.

A trail event at Sutton Bank on 10 May 2026 offering three self-navigated distances with downloadable maps, mandatory safety kit, ascent and time limits, limited to 250 runners; entry fees vary by distance.

Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with fully marked forest and trail courses. Two options, an 8K summit loop and a 5K shorter route, chip timed and with harnesses available for dogs.

Experience a looped trail race through the scenic parklands of central Preston and the River Ribble. Choose between distances ranging from 10K to a six hour ultra challenge on hard surface paths.

A fell running event in the North York Moors on 10 May 2026 covering 18.2 km with 950 m of ascent. Entry is on the day for cash only and teams of three are allowed.